http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_pituitary
Major hormones secreted
Secretory cells Hormone Target Effect
Corticotrophs Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Adrenal gland Secretion of glucocorticoids
Gonadotrophs Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) Ovaries, Testes Growth of reproductive system
Somatotrophs Growth hormone (GH) Liver, adipose tissue Promotes growth; lipid & carbohydrate metabolism
Gonadotrophs Luteinizing hormone (LH) Ovaries, Testes Sex hormone production
Lactotrophs (aka Mammotrophs) Prolactin (PRL) Ovaries, mammary glands Secretion of estrogens/progesterone; milk production
Thyrotrophs Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Thyroid gland Secretion of thyroid hormones
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